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Mould spores are found everywhere, and are released in their thousands into the atmosphere. Signs of mould at home include fuzzy black, white or green patches on the walls, and a damp and musty smell.
Proposals are currently out for consultation to better protect tenants in the social rented sector.
Some people are more sensitive to mold than others. Exposure to mold can cause several health issues such as; throat irritation, nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, cough, and wheezing, as well as skin irritation in some cases. Exposure to mold may also cause heightened sensitivity depending on the time and nature of exposure.
Mold is a dangerous library pest because of the damage it causes to the collections. Mold thrives off of paper and books; these objects provide the fungi a source of nutrition, namely the sugar and starches present in the cellulose materials. [6] Mold feeds on cloth, leather, glues, adhesives, cellulose starch and starches in the sizing.
In 2022, a coroner at Rochdale coroner's court ruled that this was caused by prolonged exposure to black mould in his home [4] which had "inadequate ventilation and was not equipped for normal day-to-day living activities which led to excess damp and condensation". [5] Awaab's death led to a change in the law, known as "Awaab's Law".
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